1/6 Hot Toys - POTC5 - Jack Sparrow Figure (Artisan Edition + Regular) Collectible Figure

[Wor-Gar]

Lies

Lol

I just had a look at my DX15 on the shelf, and although this is better, that old DX15 really is a great figure.

I want this Artisan mostly for the updated smirking face.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

it really is. Appears to be the same as the DX15 which is worse than the DX06 which also wasn't the best but definitely better than the DX15. I think I would've preferred a really well sculpted hat with proper textures and paint apps so that it would look real enough with the bulk of being actual fabric material.

That's what it feels like every time. It will look out of reach b/c you're going to have so many ppl on multiple devices (at least a PC and mobile device) at one time as well. Once orders start going though, the numbers begin to drop considerably though as ppl get of whatever extra devices they were using.

I mean, Ebay will be absolutely flooded, as per usual. And the majority of them will sell.

It's an unfortunate game for collectors.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

I just had a look at my DX15 on the shelf, and although this is better, that old DX15 really is a great figure.

I want this Artisan mostly for the updated smirking face.

I get it. Stay strong. But if the itch prevails, get that too.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I will definitely try to order this, unless HT prices me out with an insulting $550+ for mostly reuse.

 

[HyperDrive]

Yeahhhhh, now that the dust has quickly settled for me. I’m doing a 180° and probably going with the regular Collector’s Edition lol.

I’m known to be a Hot Toys hater, but I can’t in good faith give them the amount that this will most likely be which will be pushing $600 USD all in. This is simply reuse with a few nice updates thrown in there for good measure. Hot Toys stays taking advantage and putting in minimal effort. Doesn’t sit right with me lol. The fact that this is also a DMTNT Jack and not a COTBP Jack also leaves a bad taste in my mouth. My speculation: Like Hot Toys opted to keep their current DMTNT license and not let it expire instead of buying the more expensive COTBP license (most probably). If this was COTBP, I’d be more willing to excuse the mistakes and be more forgiving but as is? Yeahhh, I think I’m going Collector’s. And yes, I’m still a sucker for giving them my money, but I guess I’ll choose to give them less of it

 

[Mr. Awesome]

I will definitely try to order this, unless HT prices me out with an insulting $550+ for mostly reuse.

No way in seven Hell's. Don't you put that bad Ju-Ju out there!

Please let prices stay as FUBAR as they currently are..

 

[Gipetto0812]

I mean, Ebay will be absolutely flooded, as per usual. And the majority of them will sell.

It's an unfortunate game for collectors.

True. I remember when Anakin went up, there was one on eBay for well above the retail and the only other item the seller had avaialble for sale was spatula or some other kitchen utensil

I just had a look at my DX15 on the shelf, and although this is better, that old DX15 really is a great figure.

I want this Artisan mostly for the updated smirking face.

the DX15 still holds up very well. At the very least, I would say you should probably upgrade to the new headpiece and smirking sculpt, leather belts and grab the extra hands. Maybe the body as well if the paint apps between the head and chest are too different. That might not bother you, but I know it would drive me nuts.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

True. I remember when Anakin went up, there was one on eBay for well above the retail and the only other item the seller had avaialble for sale was spatula or some other kitchen utensil


the DX15 still holds up very well. At the very least, I would say you should probably upgrade to the new headpiece and smirking sculpt, leather belts and grab the extra hands. Maybe the body as well if the paint apps between the head and chest are too different. That might not bother you, but I know it would drive me nuts.

DX15 is no slouch. Not by a long shot. Agreed.

 

[Gipetto0812]

DX15 is no slouch. Not by a long shot. Agreed.

Agreed! HT has done very well with how they make their POTC figures. While I know most (including myself) will say that the TDK figures are what put HT on the map, their POTC figures just a couple figures before those were pretty great for their time. Heck, whatever material they used for the belts back then still holds up now and have not cracked after all this time I've had them.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

Agreed! HT has done very well with how they make their POTC figures. While I know most (including myself) will say that the TDK figures are what put HT on the map, their POTC figures just a couple figures before those were pretty great for their time. Heck, whatever material they used for the belts back then still holds up now and have not cracked after all this time I've had them.

I wonder what the license parameters are for this franchise. HT will obviously opt for the cheaper one plus what Disney allows.

The fact Disney is letting this films license be used again is likely an agreement from a year or more ago if I had to guess. None of this is decided at a drop of the dime.

Anyhoo. I wonder how far HT will take it..

 

[HyperDrive]

Yeah, crazy how I flipped a switch.

Going Collector’s. Does the job just fine. Wool hair with thinner more accurate looking dreadlocks and braids. Sculpted bandana that makes his head look smaller. Same inaccurate huge 10-gallon hat. Same nice genuine leather upgrades.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

Yeah, crazy how I flipped a switch.

Going Collector’s. Does the job just fine. Wool hair with thinner more accurate looking dreadlocks and braids. Sculpted bandana that makes his head look smaller. Same inaccurate huge 10-gallon hat. Same nice genuine leather upgrades.

I hate the plastic bandana. Light gleems off it.

Showing how... plastic it is.

 

[HyperDrive]

I hate the plastic bandana. Light gleems off it.

Showing how... plastic it is.

Worst case scenario, I just get a thinner fabric badana like Gipetto mentioned. But yeah, there’s a lot to “hate” on this, so I think I’m cool with going this route. This thing isn’t even accurate as it should be.

Again, I hate to sound like I’m just hatin’, but nothing Hot Toys does truly excites me. They’re the king of short cuts and leaving me with a bad taste in my mouth.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

Worst case scenario, I just get a thinner fabric badana like Gipetto mentioned. But yeah, there’s a lot to “hate” on this, so I think I’m cool with going this route. This thing isn’t even accurate as it should be.

Again, I hate to sound like I’m just hatin’, but nothing Hot Toys does truly excites me. They’re the king of short cuts and leaving me with a bad taste in my mouth.

Yeah, no I get it. These prices call for critique.

I'm with you on that. 100%

 

[PizzaCake]

I just had a look at my DX15 on the shelf, and although this is better, that old DX15 really is a great figure.

I want this Artisan mostly for the updated smirking face.

True. I remember when Anakin went up, there was one on eBay for well above the retail and the only other item the seller had avaialble for sale was spatula or some other kitchen utensil


the DX15 still holds up very well. At the very least, I would say you should probably upgrade to the new headpiece and smirking sculpt, leather belts and grab the extra hands. Maybe the body as well if the paint apps between the head and chest are too different. That might not bother you, but I know it would drive me nuts.

Having just bought a DX15 and also having uncontrollable FOMO, this is the line of thinking I am going with. Don’t think I can pass this one up even if it’s the non-Artisan. Get the improved head and display a coat and non-coat look simultaneously with two unique DX bases.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

Speaking of bases, that shark base is the most hideous thing I've ever seen outside of a spam sandwich that I hated being forced to eat as a child.

More power to those that dig it but my god it's like cancer to my eyeballs.

 

[HyperDrive]

Speaking of bases, that shark base is the most hideous thing I've ever seen outside of a spam sandwich that I hated being forced to eat as a child.

More power to those that dig it but my god it's like cancer to my eyeballs.

Most of those amalgamation style bases induce that feeling in me lol. Those huge NWH bases are also the same style and I can’t stand them.

 

[Gipetto0812]

This is 100% Depp to me right here:

I wonder what the license parameters are for this franchise. HT will obviously opt for the cheaper one plus what Disney allows.

The fact Disney is letting this films license be used again is likely an agreement from a year or more ago if I had to guess. None of this is decided at a drop of the dime.

Anyhoo. I wonder how far HT will take it..

If I had to guess, my thoughts are that I wouldn't put it past HT hold on the license is probably about to expire, so this could be their last effort at a Jack Sparrow for awhile if they don't reup the license. That is, if Disney would even allow them to with their relationship with Depp being what it is. This is all based on my very limited knowledge on how licensing may work in this hobby from on what I've heard in the past so it's all just assumption on my part.

I hate the plastic bandana. Light gleems off it.

Showing how... plastic it is.

Agreed. With the dreads being sculpted as well as they are, a fabric bandana would go a long way on the non-artisan version. But that's probably why HT didn't include it for that version as the only reason remaining to go for the Artisan version would be the "real" dreads. Ironically, one could get the non-artisan and a real fabric bandana from Dino and most likely still come out cheaper than going all in for the Artisan.

Having just bought a DX15 and also having uncontrollable FOMO, this is the line of thinking I am going with. Don’t think I can pass this one up even if it’s the non-Artisan. Get the improved head and display a coat and non-coat look simultaneously with two unique DX bases.

I mean, even if you didn't want to pay for a the full figure and have 2 of the same character, this will get parted at at the typical places like Toy Anxiety and MonkeyDepot along with eBay, so plenty of opportunity to grab the parts you desire. At first, they'll be hard to get most likely, just like the DX Luke Skywalker heads were, but after a little bit, it'll be easily attainable.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

This is 100% Depp to me right here:
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If I had to guess, my thoughts are that I wouldn't put it past HT hold on the license is probably about to expire, so this could be their last effort at a Jack Sparrow for awhile if they don't reup the license. That is, if Disney would even allow them to with their relationship with Depp being what it is. This is all based on my very limited knowledge on how licensing may work in this hobby from on what I've heard in the past so it's all just assumption on my part.

Agreed. With the dreads being sculpted as well as they are, a fabric bandana would go a long way on the non-artisan version. But that's probably why HT didn't include it for that version as the only reason remaining to go for the Artisan version would be the "real" dreads. Ironically, one could get the non-artisan and a real fabric bandana from Dino and most likely still come out cheaper than going all in for the Artisan.

I mean, even if you didn't want to pay for a the full figure and have 2 of the same character, this will get parted at at the typical places like Toy Anxiety and MonkeyDepot along with eBay, so plenty of opportunity to grab the parts you desire. At first, they'll be hard to get most likely, just like the DX Luke Skywalker heads were, but after a little bit, it'll be easily attainable.

Excellent write up on this topic. Just, wow.

Nice insight, Gip.

 

[HyperDrive]

Stoked regardless to have this. As long as the regular version is an overall upgrade to the current DX15, I’m good. Can’t believe the Artisan would be close to $600 though when it’s all said and done (going off of Artisan Joker off SS). That’s INART money, or in my case, a sizable chunk of it that I can put towards Gandalf or Pennywise since I missed them. Even this Collector Edition will be expensive for what it is…